Archive for May, 2010

Teacher Appreciation Gift


2010
05.07

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, as many of you know!  I generally try to do something small for my kids’ teachers during this week . . . and something a bit bigger in a few weeks for an end of the school year gift.  (But, to be perfectly honest — some years it has ended up being one or the other!)

This year, I came up with a super cute and quick gift, pretty much at the last minute!  I was happy how they turned out, and actually thought to snap a photo!  You’ll have to pardon the bad quality of the picture, though — when I woke up this morning, we were in the middle of a thunderstorm, and the natural lighting was less than ideal!


Anyhow, I mass produced a bunch of these cute Criss-Cross Coasters in some coffee-themed fabric that I had in my stash.  (ALL of Ry & Meg’s teachers this year are coffee fanatics!)  These are the easiest sewing project EVER.  So easy that my kids could even  handle making them! The “quick” factor was certainly an added bonus, too.

I tied two coasters together with some twill tape and a “Teacher Appreciation Caffeination Week” tag (and a personal note on the back) and tucked a couple Starbucks Via coffee packets inside the pockets of the top coaster.   I slid the whole thing into a tiny little paper bag, and sent them to school with the kids for delivery!  I hope the teachers enjoy their little treat!

Happy Friday, everyone!   I hope you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend!

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And the winner is . . .


2010
05.06


Congratulations, Jenny!!  You’re the winner! I will email you today to get your mailing info!

Thanks to everyone who participated!

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Ten on Tuesday


2010
05.04

In an effort to blog with more regularity (ha ha, don’t laugh when this doesn’t happen next week) I’m going to attempt a Ten on Tuesday List.

1.  I am swiping this fabulous idea from one of my favorite bloggers and overall crafty people, Nora Griffin.   Check her out, you’ll love her, too.

2.  I have completed 3 consecutive days of the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred.  Think I can make it to 30?  I’m scared.  She’s wicked.

3.  I have also completed 1/2 of the quilt top for this quilt. (Except I’m using this fabric.)  I’m hoping to finish the other 1/2 by this weekend.  Then I’ll post a photo before I begin the quilting process. I think this pattern is just about perfect for a first time quilter (like myself!)

4.  Hold on to your hats . . . but *I* am making dinner tonight, giving Chef Michael the night off.  Going to try these.

5.  My blogiversary/gratitude giveaway closes at midnight tomorrow (Wednesday).  Don’t forget to enter here.

6.   I’m happy that #2, #3,  #4, and #5 all contribute to my 41@41 list goals.  Progress, people!

7.  This article on The Bridgemaker really made me think.  What tiny adjustments can you make in your life?

8.  Go and vote for this cutie.  And this one, too, while you’re at it.

9.  Have you seen Lisa Hopkins’ etsy store yet??  The etched silver jewelry is beautiful.  I want one of everything, please!!  Especially this and this.  Love!

10.  I think that if I’m going to do this every week, I’d better start keeping better track of the things that inspire me!  Time to utilize Evernote better!

Have a wonderful Tuesday, friends!

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